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Do You Know About the Silent Killer? Read on for More About Ovarian Cancer

Known as the "silent killer," ovarian cancer is notoriously difficult to diagnose. This type of cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the ovaries start to multiply beyond normal progression and form a...

Surprising Study Shows Teens Are Experiencing Less Anxiety During Pandemic

The closure of in-person schooling has had far-reaching effects that go beyond education. Many child mental health professionals are understandably worried about the continuing effects of the pandemi...

Healthcare at the Forefront of Tuesday Night's Vice Presidential Debate

Buried in all of the rancor of Tuesday's vice presidential debate was significant discussions between the two candidates about health care issues. Vice President Mike Pence took on Sen. Kamala Harris at...

Many Hospitals are Nearing ICU Capacity. Why is This a Critical Situation?

Nearly everyone is aware that the COVID-19 health crisis is causing a significant strain on the hospital capacity in areas all across the nation. With confirmed cases of the deadly virus surging almo...

New US Dietary Recommendations Provide a Blueprint for Healthy Eating

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA )and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued new dietary guidelines this week, providing a guiding blueprint for Americans and their nutritional nee...

Do You Have Long-Haul COVID-19? Here is What You Can Do to Recover Quickly

One of the most perplexing elements of the COVID-19 virus is how most people recover within a few weeks while others battle the effects and symptoms of the virus for months. The medical community has...

About to Get Your Second COVID-19 Shot? How to Manage the Side Effects

Every day, thousandsร‚ย of Americans are receiving their second shot of the coveted COVID-19 vaccine. For most people, the second shot is what triggers the more severe side effects. While some people rep...

7 Wellness Activities to Try This Spring

On March 3, Illinois State University sent a message welcoming spring and inviting its community to partake in some fun activities that promote wellness. After being cooped up for the winter, most people are ready to get out of the ho...

One Year Since the Pandemic Began. What Do We Know Now That We Didn't Then?

It has officially been one year since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 global pandemic. Since that time, the world has been turned upside-down with over 2.6 million deaths a...